Letters to the Editor 01-30-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Tiger Booster Says Thanks - Clinton Legacy
Tiger Booster Says Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:I want to thank the Tiger Booster Board and the athletic department for honoring me recently for my years of service to the Adult Tiger Booster Club. It has been a pleasure to have worked with so many dedicated and caring people over the years. I want to thank the coaching staffs and all the Tiger athletes, both past and present. We are so fortunate to have such great entertainment in athletic play at Warsaw. I have truly been amazed at the number of people who have acknowledged me with cards and in person since the event at the ball game. It has meant more to me than you can imagine. I want to thank my sons, Sam and Shane, for the years they spent as Warsaw Tiger athletes. This letter would not be complete without acknowledging the contributions of my husband, Lee, who has faithfully supported me in my endeavors throughout all the years. Thanks again for the honor, and for the opportunity to have served.
Mary Hartle
Warsaw
Clinton Legacy
Editor, Times-Union:As if things couldn't get any more bizarre with the Clinton administration, we now find out that the Clinton staff, in a parting shot at the American public, has committed childish pranks and outright vandalism and theft in the White House, the vice president's office in the Old Executive Office Building and on Air Force One. With offices trashed, equipment destroyed and property missing, it may be weeks before the American public is made aware of the cost to the taxpayer made necessary by the actions of the outgoing administration. Adultery, perjury, impeachment, deals resulting in the surrender of his license to practice law and now this debacle of irresponsible behavior by a staff that cannot help but to mimic the disdain for the American people exemplified for them by their own commander in chief. This is the Clinton legacy.
Chris Mahan
Warsaw
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More Clinton Legacy
Editor, Times-Union:
During the last several months of Bill Clinton's presidency it seemed that during most media reports, be it a TV news program or a radio update, some reference to Clinton's legacy was deemed newsworthy. The legacy of a well-known figure can usually be accurately depicted by a notable event or action recognized by most observers as a fitting illustration of that person's accomplishments and character. However, I generally got the impression that the media appeared a bit strained in its attempts to portray Clinton's legacy with reference to meaningful legislation or accomplishments in the arena of foreign affairs.
As the media seemed to be diligently, if not frantically, searching for Clinton's legacy, in retrospect, it now appears to me that the perfect illustration of Bill Clinton's career and character can be seen in a snapshot of his final 24 hours as president. On the eve of President Bush's inauguration, Clinton negotiated for himself a plea bargain with the special prosecutor. His deal included a $25,000 fine and loss of his license to practice law for five years. On the morning of President Bush's inauguration, Clinton released a list of 140 convicted criminals - whom he had just pardoned from their crimes. In my opinion, no clearer illustration of the career and character of Bill Clinton need be provided. What is Bill Clinton's legacy as president of the United States for eight years? It is displayed in his accomplishments during his last two days in office.
Ben Scripture
Warsaw
via e-mail!end
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- Tiger Booster Says Thanks - Clinton Legacy
Tiger Booster Says Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:I want to thank the Tiger Booster Board and the athletic department for honoring me recently for my years of service to the Adult Tiger Booster Club. It has been a pleasure to have worked with so many dedicated and caring people over the years. I want to thank the coaching staffs and all the Tiger athletes, both past and present. We are so fortunate to have such great entertainment in athletic play at Warsaw. I have truly been amazed at the number of people who have acknowledged me with cards and in person since the event at the ball game. It has meant more to me than you can imagine. I want to thank my sons, Sam and Shane, for the years they spent as Warsaw Tiger athletes. This letter would not be complete without acknowledging the contributions of my husband, Lee, who has faithfully supported me in my endeavors throughout all the years. Thanks again for the honor, and for the opportunity to have served.
Mary Hartle
Warsaw
Clinton Legacy
Editor, Times-Union:As if things couldn't get any more bizarre with the Clinton administration, we now find out that the Clinton staff, in a parting shot at the American public, has committed childish pranks and outright vandalism and theft in the White House, the vice president's office in the Old Executive Office Building and on Air Force One. With offices trashed, equipment destroyed and property missing, it may be weeks before the American public is made aware of the cost to the taxpayer made necessary by the actions of the outgoing administration. Adultery, perjury, impeachment, deals resulting in the surrender of his license to practice law and now this debacle of irresponsible behavior by a staff that cannot help but to mimic the disdain for the American people exemplified for them by their own commander in chief. This is the Clinton legacy.
Chris Mahan
Warsaw
via e-mail
!edn
More Clinton Legacy
Editor, Times-Union:
During the last several months of Bill Clinton's presidency it seemed that during most media reports, be it a TV news program or a radio update, some reference to Clinton's legacy was deemed newsworthy. The legacy of a well-known figure can usually be accurately depicted by a notable event or action recognized by most observers as a fitting illustration of that person's accomplishments and character. However, I generally got the impression that the media appeared a bit strained in its attempts to portray Clinton's legacy with reference to meaningful legislation or accomplishments in the arena of foreign affairs.
As the media seemed to be diligently, if not frantically, searching for Clinton's legacy, in retrospect, it now appears to me that the perfect illustration of Bill Clinton's career and character can be seen in a snapshot of his final 24 hours as president. On the eve of President Bush's inauguration, Clinton negotiated for himself a plea bargain with the special prosecutor. His deal included a $25,000 fine and loss of his license to practice law for five years. On the morning of President Bush's inauguration, Clinton released a list of 140 convicted criminals - whom he had just pardoned from their crimes. In my opinion, no clearer illustration of the career and character of Bill Clinton need be provided. What is Bill Clinton's legacy as president of the United States for eight years? It is displayed in his accomplishments during his last two days in office.
Ben Scripture
Warsaw
via e-mail!end
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